Capitol Closeup

A subtle difference that could be costing you big, part 2


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Today, part two of our episode from last week in which we dive into a topic that sounds a little technical, so most people assume it's not worth paying  attention to, but makes a difference that may be costing you thousands of dollars. Financial planner Mike Morton explains the difference between the mutual funds we're all familiar with and ETFs,  and why that difference is likely to show up in your tax bill.  He also covers: 

  • Why you should invest in ETFs, not mutual funds, in your brokerage account. 
  • An explanation of A, B, and C class shares of mutual funds
  • What is an index fund?The difference between an active fund and a passive fund
  • Why are mutual funds and ETFs taxed disparately?
  • Can you exchange a mutual fund for an equivalent ETF?
  • ...more
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    Capitol CloseupBy Paul Hodes

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